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Sida collina

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows from 20 cm to 1.5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and can have long hairs. The flowers are yellow. The fruit have 5 wings.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It Ethiopia it grows from 530-1,250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Burundi, Cameron, Central America, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia


How it is used for food

The leaves and young shoots are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, shoots


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Adik, Garuwyto

Synonyms